noun

advisement

Advisement (noun) means careful consideration or deliberation, especially before making a decision. Example: “The judge took the matter under advisement before ruling.”

noun

Careful consideration or deliberation, especially before making a decision.

"The judge took the matter under advisement before ruling."

How to Use Advisement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFormal consideration of something before deciding.

When to use it

Mostly used in formal or legal contexts.

Common pairings

under advisement take under advisement

Word Forms

advisements plural

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Etymology

From Old French avisement, related to advise.

Origin: Old French

Rhymes for advisement

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “advisement” mean?

The word “advisement” means careful consideration or deliberation, especially before making a decision. In plain terms, formal consideration of something before deciding.

How do you use “advisement” in a sentence?

Here is “advisement” used in a sentence: “The judge took the matter under advisement before ruling.”

What part of speech is “advisement”?

“Advisement” is a noun.

Where does the word “advisement” come from?

The word “advisement” comes from Old French. From Old French avisement, related to advise.

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